The Belgium Football Federation (KBVB) have confirmed that Marc Wilmots has signed a two-year deal to become permanent coach of the national team.
Former midfielder signs two-year deal
The Belgium Football Federation (KBVB) have confirmed that Marc Wilmots has signed a two-year deal to become permanent coach of the national team.
The former Standard Liege and Schalke midfielder had been in caretaker charge following the resignation of Georges Leekens last month.
Wilmots joined the national side's coaching staff in 2009 as assistant to Dick Advocaat before continuing his role under Leekens, who has left to join Club Brugge after Belgium missed out on Euro 2012.
Wilmots was appointed caretaker boss following Leekens' departure and oversaw a 2-2 draw against Macedonia and a 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley last weekend.
The 43-year-old appears to have done enough in that time to earn a permanent deal and is now charged with the task of trying to guide Belgium to the 2014 World Cup.
Excellent work
"Technical director Benoit Thans and technical commission president Philippe Collin have reached an agreement with Marc Wilmots for two years," read a statement on the
KBVB website.
"A month ago, Marc had taken over this role in unexpected and difficult circumstances and confirmed since then all his excellent work in recent years.
"Moreover, he succeeded incredibly quickly in making a big impression as coach among the players and the coaching staff.
"Marc Wilmots and the KBVB are proud and delighted that the professional framework around the Red Devils will continue with Marc at the head of the team."
